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🌱 Coon Rapids boys soccer just cracked the state’s top‑10—see where
Be sure to catch Coon Rapids Petco Meet & Greet on the Coon Rapids Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Coon Rapids boys soccer just cracked the state's top‑10—see where
- How one Coon Rapids mom turned housing stability into a new career path
Also on today's calendar: Axel & Betty Hosting Jellybean & Julia's Open Mic and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnesota high school boys soccer top-10 rankings: Week 5 (startribune.com) — Coon Rapids boys soccer has broken into the statewide Class 3A top‑10, landing at No. 8 in the latest coaches poll and signaling a strong midseason surge. Duluth East and Eden Prairie now share the top spot, while several other metro and outstate programs shuffled positions in the weekly rankings. 
• MPHA and Twin Cities R!SE program features first second-generation participant (news-usa.today) — A Coon Rapids mother of two has become the first second‑generation participant in MPHA and Twin Cities R!SE's Pathways to Success program, building on training her mother completed years earlier. After finally securing public housing, she juggled caregiving and childcare to finish the eight‑week course, and is now using career coaching to pursue remote work in healthcare.
📸 Around Coon Rapids
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coon Rapids
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★ Featured events ★
- Coon Rapids Petco Meet & Greet →
Coon Rapids Petco, 3380 124th Ave NW, Coon Rapids
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Coon Rapids Farmers Market →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd., Coon Rapids
3:00 pm - Made in the North Metro Career Fair →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 1750 105th Ave. NE, Blaine
9:00 am - Meet the Social Worker →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd., Coon Rapids
3:30 pm - Rotary Fall Social →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW, Coon Rapids
6:00 pm - Board of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids
6:30 pm - CANCELED - Board of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting →
Coon Rapids, MN Calendar, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids
6:30 pm - Axel & Betty Hosting Jellybean & Julia's Open Mic →
Jellybean & Julia's, Coon Rapids
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
📣 Coon Rapids Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MedLink Volunteer Recognition Luncheon →
Anoka County, MN Calendar, 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes
11:45 am - Champlin Farmers Market →
Andrews Park, 7200 117th Avenue N, Champlin
2:00 pm - Visit Us in the Gardens - Blaine Memorial Park →
Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive Northeast, Blaine
5:00 pm - Do-It-HERself Talks →
Twin City Heating Air and Electric Blaine, 10068 Flanders Court Northeast, Blaine
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors.
Looking for an affordable and professional photographer for October 24. Event is a surprise engagement dinner. Any recommendation? (Nextdoor Riverview) - Minnesota Youth Convention is back, and we could not be more excited!
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🗞 Nearby News
Anoka
- HGTV Overlooks 'Halloween Capital Of The World' On Recent List (b105country.com)
- Twin Cities snowplow drivers ready themselves for winter roads (mprnews.org)
- LETTER: Why I support Jim Abeler (hometownsource.com)
Blaine
- LETTER: Why I am voting for Chris Ford (hometownsource.com)
Minneapolis
- WCCO's Ubah Ali Leaves Station To Help Start New Outlet 'The Somali Brief' (patch.com)
Ok Coon Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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